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SMART CLARK GIGA CITY – Matthew Wright proved himself the right man for Phoenix Super LPG after leading the team to a second consecutive semi-final season in the PBA Philippine Cup.
In one of the biggest games of his career and in Phoenix franchise history, Wright rose to the occasion and delivered a great moment in the clutch when he hit the game’s winning triple in a thrilling 89- 88 that closed the playoff door. Magnolia.
The 29-year-old Wright finished with 32 points and nine assists to help the second-seeded Fuel Masters reach the All-Filipino semifinals again, where they collide with no. 3 TnT Tropang Giga in a best of five duel.
The 6-foot-4 striker averaged 20.0 points, 4.3 rebounds and 7.3 assists as the Fuel Masters went 2-0 in the final week of eliminations to clinch a two-shot lead in the quarterfinals.
Wright’s heroics and numbers made him the unanimous choice for Cignal TV – PBA Press Corps Player of the Week for the November 9-15 period.
Meralco point guard Aaron Black (9.3 p points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.7 assists) shared the spotlight with Wright when he earned a second consecutive Rookie of the Week mention from members of the media covering the pace of the PBA. .
Wright’s consistent display also stabilizes his control over the players’ statistical run with 35.9 points behind the norms of 22.8 points, 5.4 rebounds and 6.0 assists.
But putting his individual goals aside, Wright is more focused on the much bigger goal of winning a revolutionary championship for Phoenix.
“That is the goal I have always wanted. I feel like I am one of the best. I know that to be mentioned among the best, you have to win certain awards and championships. I try to focus on that and do the right thing” he said.
“If you do the right thing and are humble, those awards will come. Look june mar [Fajardo], he’s the most humble guy in the world, so I’m trying to take a page out of his book. We have seven victories left until the championship. It’s going to be a long playoff. I’d worry about that when all is said and done. “
